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Brazilian nun who was the world’s oldest person has died at 116

SAO PAULO -- SAO PAULO (AP) — Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian nun and teacher who was the world's oldest…

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From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day with marches and demonstrations

TOKYO -- Shouting “banzai!” or “live long,” thousands of people marched in Tokyo streets to the banging of traditional drums…

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Australian locals rescue great white shark stranded in shallow water

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Tourist Nash Core admits he felt some fear when he and his 11-year-old son waded into the…

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India and Pakistan face their latest crisis. Here’s a look at their history of armed conflict

NEW DELHI -- NEW DELHI (AP) — A deadly attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir last week has plunged…

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Russia’s foreign minister visits the Dominican Republic to strengthen economic and commercial ties

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Russia expects to open its first embassy in the Dominican Republic as Foreign Minister Sergey…

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Guatemala gearing up to export avocados to US despite tariffs and delays

SAN MIGUEL DUEÑAS, Guatemala -- Standing outside a massive new avocado packing plant recently and with the U.S. ambassador in…

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Greece arrests American citizen wanted by U.S. in child sexual exploitation case

THESSALONIKI, Greece -- Police in Greece have arrested a 21-year-old American citizen wanted by U.S. authorities for allegedly participating in…

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China’s export orders dip in April as Trump’s tariffs begin to bite

Higher tariffs on U.S. imports of products from China appear to be taking a toll on the world's second-largest economy,…

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About 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting for Russia

SEOUL, South Korea -- An estimated 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russia against…

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3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China’s space station

BEIJING -- Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Wednesday after six months on China's space station.The crew’s landing…

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